So that’s why men and women perceive temperature differently. But now let’s look at what you can do to solve the temperature problem in your home.

How to end the thermostat wars: Zone your home

Meet John and Jane. John spends most of his time in his “man cave” on one side of the home, while Jane loves to relax and spend time in the living room. John prefers his room to feel cold, and Jane prefers the living room to be warm.

Is there a way they can both maintain their temperature preferences without disturbing the other person?

This is how zoning works: Multiple thermostats are installed near different zones in your home. These thermostats are wired to a control panel that operates dampers within the ductwork of your forced-air system. These motorized dampers cut off airflow to certain areas of the home, which adjusts the temperature of specific rooms.

So with a zoned home, John can keep his man cave at a cool 68° and Jane can relax in the living room at a cozy 77°.

How do you zone a home?

First, you’ll want to contact a cooling specialist to provide zoning recommendations for your home. And then they can install everything for you.